Which place is cheaper, Merzouga or Accra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Accra or Merzouga?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Merzouga, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Accra or Merzouga?
Accra
Accra is the capital city of Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. Popular attractions include the National Museum of Ghana, local beaches, markets, and cultural landmarks like those dedicated to Civil Rights activist W.E.B. DuBois.
Merzouga
Let's say you want to truly get away. I don't mean putting your ear buds in on some beach with a stronger on the next chair over. I mean really get away, and find yourself deserted. Merzouga, Morocco lets you do just that. This land of sand dune after sand dune is ideal for anyone yearning to ride a camel to the ends of civilization. And you'll find plenty of options to get here with a tour, or even on your own.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Accra Prices
Ghana PricesMerzouga Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $39Merzouga $23
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $39, while the average daily cost in Merzouga is $23. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Accra and Merzouga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $16Merzouga $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $32Merzouga $22
Compare Hotels in Accra and Merzouga
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Merzouga? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Accra Hotel Prices and Merzouga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $14Merzouga -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
- City Highlights Half-day Guided Tour with Transfers: $59
- Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $60
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $75
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $79
- Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Private Accra City Tour with Free Airport Transfer: $100
- Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
- City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merzouga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Merzouga:
- 1 way Errachidia airport transfer: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Merzouga?
Prices for flights to both Merzouga and Accra change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAccra $14Merzouga $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
- Accra Street Food Tour: Osu Night Market Tour Experience: $46
- Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class : $60
- Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $73
- Cooking Class: $75
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Nighttime Food Tour with Local Guide: $90
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $100
- Hands-On Cooking Class With Local Food Tours and Market Tours : $116
- Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $135
- Fulani Dinner Experience: $150
- Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $179
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merzouga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Merzouga.
- Exclusive Merzouga Desert Safari: Camel Ride, Sandsurf & Dinner: $43
- Desert excursion with camel trek into the camp Dinner breakfast : $50
- 1-Night in Desert Camp With Dinner & camel ride: $56
- Overnight Stay in Luxury Desert Tent with Dinner: $61
- Sunset With Dinner And Berber Music in Merzouga Desert With 4WD : $64
- Berber Cooking Class in Merzouga Desert: $70
- Moroccan Berber Pizza Cooking Class in Khamelia: $73
- Day Trip By Camels In Erg Chebbi Dunes, Lunch With Berber Pizza: $81
- Overnight in Desert Camp Camel Ride, Dinner & Show: $83
- 1-Night in the luxury camp. camel ride & Dinner: $86
- Overnight in Luxury camp with camels dinner: $91
- Merzouga Desert Tour, Quad Sandboarding Camel Ride & Dinner: $141
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $2.94Merzouga -
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
- African Alcoholic Drinks Tasting Experience: $50
- Accra Guided City Tour Experience: $56
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $58
- Accra Guided City Tour Experience: $60
- James Town Walking Tour | Discover Old Accra: $67
- Accra, Ghana Guided Local Market Tour: $68
- Kwame Nkrumah Museum, Independence Square & More Tour: $70
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
- Accra Central: Street Food Walking Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $72
- 6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $75
- Walking Tour of Accra: $75
Tours and Activities in Merzouga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Merzouga are as follows:
- ATV Quad bikes experience & sandboarding : $35
- Private Quad Bike Adventure at Merzouga with Guide: $44
- Sahara Desert Fossil Hunting Experience : $45
- Merzouga 4x4 Desert Excursion - Sahara 4WD Adventure: $46
- Merzouga Desert Quad bike Adventure with Sand boarding: $46
- Camel ride experience : $46
- Merzouga Quad and Buggy Desert Tour: $46
- Merzouga Desert Excursion - Sahara 4x4 Adventure: $46
- Sanding Ball in Experience the sand dunes on a zorbing activity: $52
- Merzouga : Adventure Quad Bike Safari, & Sandboarding: $55
- Merzouga 4X4 Half-Day Tour with Lunch: $55
- Merzouga ATV Quad and Buggy Tours& sandboard: $56
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $4.22Merzouga -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Merzouga, we can see that Accra is more expensive. And not only is Merzouga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Merzouga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Merzouga and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Accra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Accra than you might in Merzouga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Accra Expensive? and Is Merzouga Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.